Grey Towers National Historic Site
Events at this venue
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Art at the Towers
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaArt at Grey Towers: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage This plein air art event will offer a glimpse into the artists’ technique while they showcase their craft. The artists will also be selling some of their works. The Pinchots, renowned for their contributions to conservation and social justice, were also ardent patrons of the…
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Scouting Forestry Merit Badge Day
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaEarn your Forestry merit badge in one day! 3rd Annual Forestry Merit Badge Day Join us at the Grey Towers National Historic Site, the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the United States Forest Service (USFS), to earn your Forestry merit badge in a fun, hands-on, educational workshop offered in May 2025.…
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At Home with the Pinchots
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaBring your calling card (ticket) and visit with actors who will impersonate and interpret the history of Grey Towers. Be greeted by James and Mary, the patriarch of this Gilded Age family. After highlighting their family’s history and rise to prominence in New York City, enjoy their memories of summering at Grey Towers. Gifford, their…
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Picnic with the Pinchots
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaCelebrate the day at Grey Towers with a stroll through the grounds, enjoy children’s activities, bring your own picnic, and relax while you listen to the band. Have fun, come in costume, and present your picnic with a theme. For instance, dress as the Pinchots during the Victorian age. All outdoor activities are free. Details…
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If Trees Could Talk: Guided Hike
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaDr. Paul Kovalski, GTHA member and Dentist by profession, retired as Chief of Dental Services at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, New Jersey Department of Health. Kovalski is fascinated by the secrets hidden in bones, ancient and modern, and is well known as “Dr. Dinosaur” for his paleontological discoveries. He is also a tree enthusiast. When…
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Candlelight Dinner at the Finger Bowl
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaA unique dining experience in support of a special cause, Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship program. Music from the 1930s and 40s will float across the air. Historic summer fare reflecting a Pinchot dinner around the Finger Bowl. Seating is limited. Ticket/seat: $125 Finger Bowl (Chairs encircle the water-filled table) Ticket/seat: $100 Finger Bowl Table…
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Milford Readers & Writers Festival
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaWe are hosting talented authors as part of The Milford Readers and Writers Festival. Details to come.
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Festival of Wood & National Public Lands Day
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaA family event with Demos & Goods from the Woods This Grey Towers' tradition will be a one-day event celebrating wood educational demonstrations, exhibits, and more. Fun and informative for people of all ages. Artisans will be sharing their creative process and showcasing their wood goods for sale. Exhibitors range from Beekeepers to Master Gardeners…
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Dramatic Production: Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk @ 11 am
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaCome meet Mourning Mary and her friends as they teach you about Victorian funeral customs. Then, enjoy tasty funeral biscuits and walk through the Laurel Hill Burial Grounds, where the spirits will speak about those buried there. Dramatic, first-person readings illustrate how those buried there helped shape the community. Meet at the Visitors’ Pavilion near the parking lot.…
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Dramatic Production: Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk @ 4 pm
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaCome meet Mourning Mary and her friends as they teach you about Victorian funeral customs. Then, enjoy tasty funeral biscuits and walk through the Laurel Hill Burial Grounds, where the spirits will speak about those buried there. Dramatic, first-person readings illustrate how those buried there helped shape the community. Meet at the Visitors’ Pavilion near the parking lot.…
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Afternoon with Amos, the Other Pinchot Brother @ 1 pm
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaGrey Towers Heritage Association is pleased to invite members to a new wine and cheese tasting event in Milford. A "wine ambassador" from Three Hammers Winery will conduct wine tastings and cheese pairings, and Amy Jones of GTHA will speak about Amos Pinchot, Gifford’s brother. Amos spent his summers at his Victorian retreat, Normandy Cottage,…
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Afternoon with Amos, the Other Pinchot Brother @ 4 pm
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaGrey Towers Heritage Association is pleased to invite members to a new wine and cheese tasting event in Milford. A "wine ambassador" from Three Hammers Winery will conduct wine tastings and cheese pairings, and Amy Jones of GTHA will speak about Amos Pinchot, Gifford’s brother. Amos spent his summers at his Victorian retreat, Normandy Cottage,…
Get Tickets $55.00